… In this article, we present industrial examples of intelligent systems providing the smart
functionality for these tasks. Specifically, we discuss autonomous control at the distribution
level, automated analysis of data from highly observable power systems, and the use of
multiagent systems technology for distributing and integrating smart functionality. We show
how using intelligent systems is key to addressing these problems in ways that are flexible,
robust, and understandable to engineers, supporting the delivery of a more efficient grid. …

Integrating multiple types of intelligent, mulitagent data analysis within a smart grid can pave
the way for lexible, extensible, and robust solutions to power network management. method
is to focus on changing consumer behavior using metering and smart appliances, 1 another
considers the network itself and favors a new approach to controlling and operating the
existing grid infrastructure (see http://www. smartgrids. eu). Smarter operation of the existing
network naturally suggests the use of intelligent systems techniques to perform or enhance …